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Peridium

Peridium Meaning & Definition
Peridium Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Peridium?

[n] outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi

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See Also | cover | covering | natural covering

Peridium In Webster's Dictionary

\Pe*rid"i*um\, n.; pl. {Peridia}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? about + ?, a dim. ending.] (Bot.) The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.

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